Yard Operations Leader: Drive Efficiency & Growth

E3 Recruitment; Desford; Sur place; GBP 47 000 - 57 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

13% Bonus

Salary up to £52,000 per annum

Résumé du poste

Leading a major manufacturing yard operation in the Desford area, this role reports to the Plant Manager and oversees gate-to-gate activities, safety, inventory accuracy and efficient dispatch. You will drive improvements, develop a high-performing yard team and align operations with production schedules.

Candidate must have proven leadership in yard/logistics roles, strong HSE knowledge, and a focus on customer service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Yard/Logistics leadership roles.
• Strong leadership skills with team development experience.
• Excellent understanding of health & safety, compliance and best practice.
• Experience managing inventory, stock control and dispatch operations.
• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communicator with stakeholders at all levels.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a track record of process improvements.
• Committed to delivering excellent customer service and operational performance.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage all yard operations, ensuring safe, efficient and customer-focused performance from gate entry to gate exit.
• Champion a strong health, safety and environmental culture, ensuring compliance with relevant transport, dispatch and regulatory requirements.
• Manage inventory accuracy, stock control and stock rotation to ensure finished goods are accurately recorded, stored and available to support uninterrupted production.
• Oversee the movement of finished goods from production through to storage, vehicle loading and dispatch, optimising loading cycles and vehicle turnaround times.
• Lead, coach and develop the yard team, conducting appraisals, identifying training needs and building a high-performing workforce.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, site organisation and operational discipline, including managing site access for employees, contractors and visitors.
• Review and improve yard processes to increase operational efficiency, productivity and service levels, implementing continuous improvement initiatives where appropriate.
• Monitor and control yard-related costs, identify opportunities for savings and support capital improvement projects.
• Work collaboratively with production, logistics and other departments to align yard operations with wider business objectives and maintain excellent customer service.

Connaissances

Leadership

Health & Safety

Inventory Control

Stock Rotation

Team Development

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Customer Service

Description du poste

Leading a major manufacturing yard operation in the Desford area, this role reports to the Plant Manager and oversees gate-to-gate activities, safety, inventory accuracy and efficient dispatch. You will drive improvements, develop a high-performing yard team and align operations with production schedules.

Candidate must have proven leadership in yard/logistics roles, strong HSE knowledge, and a focus on customer service.